Death

Atlanta Jury Awards $2.25 Million to Parents After Horrifying Case of Infants’ Death and Invasion of Privacy

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ATLANTA — An Atlanta jury awarded a couple $2 million in compensation and an additional $250,000 in punitive damages in a case involving the tragic death of their newborn son. The jury concluded that the doctor, known as Dr. Gates, did not intend to inflict harm, a finding emphasized by his legal representative, Ira Livnat. Gates’ legal team expressed disappointment at the verdict, noting that while the couple sought $30 million in damages, the jury’s determination of non-malicious intent was a crucial takeaway. Livnat stated that he was retained just hours before the trial’s commencement … Read more

One of Shanquella Robinson’s Travel Companions Moves to Dismiss Wrongful Death Lawsuit Amid Ongoing Controversy

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A member of the so-called “Cabo 6,” the group that traveled to Mexico with Shanquella Robinson before her tragic death in 2022, is seeking to have a wrongful death lawsuit against her dismissed. E’Mani Green, previously known as Daejhanae Jackson, is making this request as new developments unfold in the ongoing legal battle surrounding the case. Court documents indicate that Green has filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit, contending that the manner in which she was served with the complaint did not meet legal standards. She asserts that the papers were … Read more

Legal Storm Brews: OUI Conviction Could Influence Wrongful Death Case Against Karen Read

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BOSTON — The recent conviction of Karen Read on an operating under the influence (OUI) charge may have significant implications for an ongoing civil lawsuit linked to the tragic death of her boyfriend, John O’Keefe. The case has drawn considerable attention as it raises complex questions surrounding accountability and justice in accidental death scenarios. Read’s conviction comes amid a backdrop of detailed legal scrutiny concerning the events that led to O’Keefe’s demise. The lawsuit, initiated by O’Keefe’s family, alleges negligence on Read’s part, claiming her actions directly contributed to his fatal injuries. Legal experts suggest … Read more

Verdict Clears Ascension Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital in Controversial Schara Death Case

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APPLETON, Wis. — A jury has cleared Ascension Saint Elizabeth Hospital of wrongdoing in the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of a 19-year-old woman who died after a severe allergic reaction in 2021. The case revolved around the death of Grace Schara, who experienced anaphylaxis during a hospital visit, and whether the hospital’s staff acted appropriately during her care. The jury deliberated for approximately four hours before returning with a verdict on Thursday, exonerating the hospital and ruling that the hospital staff did not breach their duty of care towards Schara. The trial … Read more